Question
Is there any precautions that we can take to avoid cataracts or to slow down the progression of cataracts.? And i would like to know the chances of age cataracts after LASIK operation done 6 years back for myopia.
Answer
Dear Devi,
The cataracts develop inside the eye and LASIK is done on the surface of the eye. So, LASIK will not disturb or change a cataract process, nor cause it.
However, since today, for cataract one also addresses numbers, it is important to inform the treating surgeon that LASIK was done in the past.
The precautions for cataract are simple such as:
1. healthy habits of diet and lifestyle
2. Smoking is a known risk
3. Diabetics also show early changes and early cataract
However, there is no medication, or specific steps other than the aove as cataract is an age related change.
Please read more about this on www.shroffeye.org
Hope this helps,
Best,
Dr Shroff
